Planner I - Land Use and Development Services - Memphis, Tennessee

For more information please visit: Shelby County Government 

Closes On: December 7, 2022 at 11:59 PM CST

Department: Planning & Development
Job Status: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $3,805.42 Monthly Min - $5,708.17 Monthly Max
Status: Open

Position Summary

Works under general supervision of the Deputy Administrator of the Land Use and Development Services department to address routine inquiries and applications and act as project manager on land use and zoning applications of least complexity made to the Division of Planning and Development.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two (2) years of experience as a project manager or community development planner; AND

2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in planning, engineering, architecture, geography, business, or closely related field; OR

3. Master's degree from an accredited university in planning, engineering, architecture, geography, business, or closely related field;

4. PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Reviews submissions to the Division of Planning and Development to ensure compliance with the Unified Development Code (UDC). Submissions may include development entitlement applications, permits, zoning letters, variances, or certificates of appropriateness.

2. Completes zoning letters and zoning review for permit applications submitted to the Division of Planning and Development.

3. Manages assigned development entitlement cases submitted for review by the Land Use Control Board (LUCB), Board of Adjustment (BOA), and Memphis Landmarks Commission (MLC).

4. Mediates between applicants, neighboring property owners, and boards and bodies on individual cases.

5. Presents staff findings to the LUCB, BOA, and MLC on a monthly basis. Composes staff reports and conditions for approval, which includes resolutions for individual cases that go before the LUCB, BOA, and MLC.

6. Conducts presentations to the Memphis City Council and/or Shelby County Board of Commissioners, as required.

7. Works with the public by responding to a high volume of communication and interaction regarding a wide range of zoning inquiries.

8. Reviews site plans, subdivision plats, final plans, and special purpose districts to ensure compliance with approvals by the LUCB, BOA, Memphis City Council, UDC, and Shelby County Board of Commissioners.

9. Prepares and presents reports to the Technical Review Committee.

10. Prepares maps Geographic Information System (GIS).

11. Assists with research and data analysis for special projects.

12. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

KSAs

1. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

2. Knowledge in working with zoning codes and subdivision regulations.

3. Ability to work with municipal or county departments, especially planning and engineering departments.

4. Ability to research laws, ordinances, rules and regulations to prepare technical and legal documents.

5. Ability to understand and interpret site plans.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and maintain an even flow of work and meet deadlines.

7. Ability to courteously engage with the public and resolve problematic situations.

8. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 9. General computer knowledge and skills.

For more information please visit: Shelby County Government